2004 Acura CL vs. 1999 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2004 Acura CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Avalon. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 101 kg more than 2004 Acura CL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura CL | 1999 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | CL | Avalon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |